Social Worker | Pediatrics Clinic

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a valued member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Social Worker is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and addressing the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. Using professional judgment, clinical expertise, and a collaborative approach, the Social Worker develops and implements care plans that promote patient safety, well-being, and positive outcomes. The Social Worker champions Patient- and Family-Centered Care principles by advocating for patients, providing emotional support, and connecting families with appropriate community and healthcare resources. Responsibilities include delivering direct social work services, coordinating care, educating patients, families, and healthcare team members, and facilitating access to support services. This role requires proactive assessment and anticipatory planning to identify and address potential patient and family needs before challenges arise. The Social Worker works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure resources are utilized effectively and efficiently while supporting quality care delivery. The Social Worker is expected to maintain professional competencies, participate in ongoing education and development activities, and engage with community organizations and professional associations to enhance patient care and support community health initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, or bachelor's degree in related field; Master's preferred
Experience with individuals who have special health care needs
2 years or more of clinical experience as a Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Current and valid license to practice in the State of MN required
Epic experience is a plus
Critical thinking and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
Excellent oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assessing, evaluating, and addressing the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families.
Developing and implementing care plans that promote patient safety, well-being, and positive outcomes.
Advocating for patients, providing emotional support, and connecting families with appropriate community and healthcare resources.
Delivering direct social work services.
Coordinating care.
Educating patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Facilitating access to support services.
Proactive assessment and anticipatory planning to identify and address potential patient and family needs.
Working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.
Maintaining professional competencies.
Participating in ongoing education and development activities.
Engaging with community organizations and professional associations to enhance patient care and support community health initiatives.